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Tomato and Spinach Chicken

Make this Tomato and Spinach Chicken dinner for a weeknight meal soon. A creamy tender chicken dish with a parmesan cheese sauce filled with sauteed tomatoes and spinach. Goes great with Crispy Roasted Potatoes for a perfect dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: creamy chicken, stove top dinners
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 535kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese finely grated
  • 2 tablespoons parsley minced
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Instructions

  • Place the chicken on a clean surface and cover with a sheet of parchment paper. Using a kitchen mallot, lightly flatten the chicken. Using a sharp knife, cut open each chicken breast in half through middle.
  • In a large bowl, toss the flour with the salt and pepper. Lightly dredge the chicken in the flour and set aside.
  • Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet set over high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 4 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for a further 4 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Reduce the skillet to medium heat and add remaining two tablespoons of olive oil. Add the cherry tomatoes and give a good toss. Cook down for about 5 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and charred. Add the garlic as stir well for about one minute.
  • Add the heavy cream to the tomatoes, stir and bring to a simmer. Add the spinach and stir until it has wilted, about one more minute. Add the chicken, reduce heat to low and cook for a further 10 minutes.
  • Remove the lid from the skillet and evenly sprinkle over the parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Allow the parmesan cheese to melt for about one to two minutes. Serve the chicken topped with the creamy tomato and spinach sauce.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Tomato and Spinach Chicken
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 535 Calories from Fat 378
% Daily Value*
Fat 42g65%
Saturated Fat 18g113%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 17g
Cholesterol 148mg49%
Sodium 939mg41%
Potassium 675mg19%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 32g64%
Vitamin A 1541IU31%
Vitamin C 22mg27%
Calcium 209mg21%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.